Former Florida Gov. Charlie Crist

Former Florida Gov. Charlie Crist, a longtime Republican now independent, speaks in support of Presiden Barack Obama at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Former Florida Gov. Charlie Crist, a longtime Republican now independent, speaks in support of Presiden Barack Obama at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Steve Appleford / Times Community News)

Former Florida Gov. Charlie Crist, a longtime Republican now independent, speaks in support of Presiden Barack Obama at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina.Steve Appleford / Times Community News